Edward Potthast (1857–1927)
Edward Potthast is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $32,105. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Potthast sold in 2022 for $35,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Potthast work is $32,105.
The median Edward Potthast painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots.
The median Edward Potthast work on paper sells for $32,105 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $10,000†‡ | $2.8M | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $32,105 | $47,699 | 75% | 2005-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,388–$9,000‡ | $5,375‡ | $51,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $35,000–$95,390† | $83,466† | $2.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $95,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $47,699 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $32,105 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Potthast worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Potthast work is $32,105. The median Edward Potthast painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots. The median Edward Potthast work on paper sells for $32,105 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Edward Potthast painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Potthast painting is $10,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Potthast's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Potthast painting is $2,750,408.
What is Edward Potthast's auction record?
Edward Potthast's auction record is $2,750,408, set in 2007.
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